Park Passive House is First in Washington State
What is a “passive house?” The idea has been around for about twenty years, building the world’s most-efficient homes.
Perhaps better if I let someone...
Reter: The Gadget That Helps Monitor and Cut Down Energy Usage
We often hear about the "next best thing", which can miraculously lower our energy bills. Smart blinds, advanced building controls, you name it. Shame...
Wood-Based Foam Provides Eco-Friendly Insulating Option
Everyone knows that good home insulation is the key to low energy consumption. This is of course great for our environment, as the less...
Polar Bears Inspire The Development of New Ultra-Thin Insulating Material
One of the key ways to achieve maximum energy efficiency of your house is good insulation, this is a well-known fact. But it is a...
New Smart Blinds from Berkeley Could Cut Energy Bill in Half
The quest for the perfect Smart House has brought some ingenious designs to the forefront, showing off ways to make your dwelling a convenient,...
World’s Smallest Laptop Adapter Could Increase Energy Efficiency
The move to digital has been a win for the environment in many ways, but even with all the benefits that come with a...
Taxiing Green With Airbus A320’s Fuel-Efficient eTaxi System
In the air, the Airbus A320 passenger plane is one of the most fuel-efficient single-aisle aircraft that airlines can invest in.
On the ground, however,...
London’s Heating System Powered by Energy Harnessed From the Tube
How many times have you been on an underground train feeling extremely warm and short of breath when at the same time outside winter...
Does Daylight Saving Time Really Cut Down On Our Energy Bills?
For most states in the U.S., except Hawaii and Arizona, daylight saving time (DST) was officially over this weekend. The clocks went one hour...
8 Affordable Ways to Weatherproof Your Home
Whether it is winter or summer, one thing is certain – the temperature outside your home doesn't match the temperature within, and unless your...
